Detail 01
O throat
The most open throat in this group. More air moves through, so volume comes easily but there is less resistance to lean on.
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SchilkeSymphony M Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold M6.0Gp
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke Symphony M6.0: a deep cup on a 60-size rim with an open O throat, for large-bore trombone players who need weight and volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and large-ensemble section work needing a full low register
- Players on a 59-depth cup who want a wider rim
- Loud passages where the sound has to carry over a section
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and commercial playing; the shallow M5 cups suit that better
- Players who want resistance to push against — the O throat is open
- Small-bore horns that cannot use this much air
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Deep cup
Fills out the low and middle register and thickens the core, while still lighting up when you push it.
Detail 03
Rim diameter of a 60 with a 59-depth cup
You get the deeper cup without giving up rim width — more lip free to vibrate, and more to control.
Detail 04
Large Schmidt backbore
The taper opens out gradually, spreading resistance so the horn keeps blowing evenly as you add volume.
Detail 05
Gold plating (Gp)
Slicker under the lip than silver, and the alternative if silver plating irritates your skin.
Detail 06
Symphony M Series
Sized against 59 and 60 reference models — the large end of the range, meant for large-bore horns.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your slide takes a large shank; a small-shank receiver will not seat it
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case
- 03Deep cups cost endurance at first; give it two weeks before judging
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a tenor or bass trombone mouthpiece?
It sits at the large end — deep cup, the rim diameter of a 60, and an open O throat. That is large-bore tenor and bass territory, not a small-bore jazz horn.
02How does the M6.0 differ from the M5 models?
The M5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 all use a medium-shallow cup for brilliance and projection, in increasing rim sizes. The 6.0 is the deep-cup option with a larger backbore and more open throat.
03Does gold plating change the sound?
No. Cup depth, rim diameter, throat and backbore determine the sound. Plating changes how the rim feels against your lip and how it wears over time.
04Will it make loud playing easier?
It helps. The open O throat and large backbore move more air and the deep cup carries volume. Less resistance comes back, so pacing your air matters more than on a tighter piece.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
4 detailsOther
- M5 1
- K Throat. A Medium Shallow Cup that provides more brilliance, and projection due to additional high overtones in the sound core.
- M6 0
- O Throat. This deep cup is similar to a standard 59 model yet maintains the rim diameter of a 60. It includes a large Schmidt backbore and more open O throat. It is an efficient, even playing mouthpiece that provides brilliance for maximum projection when desired.
- M5 2
- K Throat. A Medium Shallow Cup that provides more brilliance with a larger rim diameter than the 5.1 models.
- M5 3
- K Throat. A Medium Shallow Cup that provides more brilliance with a larger rim diameter than the 5.2 models.
